Stainless Steel Mare and Colt #104 These horses will never rust. #158​​

Driftwood and metal horse and colt​#166

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We created this nine foot driftwood and metal elk in the summer of 2015. You can view this sculptue at Johnson's Nursery located at 5935 McHugh Lane at Sierra Road in Helena,Montana. Driftwood Elk #101​

My Friend Flicka

Myrna Loy Horse #102

Full size stainless steel horse was created from 35-mm movie film, a lamp housing, film reels and platters, a projector motor and two video cameras for eyes.Created for a fund raiser, you can view this horse outside the Myrna Loy Center at Ewing and Breckenridge in Helena, Montana.

STAINLESS STEEL MIXED MEDIA 18" HORSE

MIXED MEDIA HORSES

STEAMPUNK

Steampunk Horse #109

Singer Horse #110

Turquoise Horse #111

Sewing Horse #112

Typewriter Mane Horse #113

HORSES HORSES HORSES

Welded from trim pieces, the overall design appears like a quilt . Each piece of metal mirrors the reflected scenery. Polished, non-rusting, stainless steel horse stands over five feet tall. The smaller horse balanced on the back is 23 inches high. Created by Bill Ryder in the winter of 2014. Inspired by Julie's endless supply of quilt fabric. Chrome Sunset Horses #114

See our latest creations at these fine art galleries:

Ryder Horses at the Lewistown Art Center for a exclusive metal sculpture art show in May 2014.(Photo Right)

Pulled into Latigo and Lace in Augusta with a truck full of golden driftwood..a truck full of possibilities.Driftwood Tail Horse #117

Shiny Chrome Horse #118

Driftwood sculptures are constructed from wood gathered in the wild places where beavers, woodpeckers, flowing water and wildfires sculpt the contours.

Grazing Rusty Horse #119

Proud Rust Horse #120

Life-like horses made out of rusted Montana ranch metal.

Julie created a stainless steel chrome display horse filled with one of a kind earrings and old treasures from estate sales. Designed with removable parts, the horse becomes a display holder for necklaces, bracelet and earrings.

Rusted metal, iridescent ceramic shards and brass wire glisten.

Shards Horse #122

Jewelry Horse #121

Patchwork horse was donated to a local non-profit.Patchwork Horse #123

Steampunk Bird created exclusively from old typewriter parts and pieces.

SHIFT and RETURN keys adorn the bird's back.Shift Bird #124

Silver Wire Horse #125

Abstract Horse #126

A herd of horses awaiting delivery. Several of the horses on this page were donated to non-profit organizations that serve children.

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH AT JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

See yourself reflected in a three horse art instillation at Jefferson School on Broadway and South Dakota, two blocks from the Capitol in Helena, Montana.

The best compliment we have ever received was the collective "aaahhh" from over 200 children when their horses were unveiled on graduation day in May, 2014.Jefferson Horses #127

Musical Horse Debuted at the Holter Museum

Mane and tail are bass piano strings. The horse was created from old harmonicas, saxophones, a french horn, a trumpet, a model-T car horn, xylophones, drums, trombones, clarinets, a Jew's harp, bells, cymbals and other musical instruments.Children as well as adults auditioned on the cymbals, xylophones and drums until the museum staff confiscated the drumsticks.Musical Horse #128

SHOW HORSE--- SNOW HORSE

This fully covered metal horse was donated to Eagle Mount.

She has become a landmark at Valley Veterinary Hospital on Montana Avenue in Helena, Montana.Montana Horse #129

Rearing Horse with Stainless Mane and Tail

This is the same horse before and after rusting the body. The contrasting stainless steel mane, tail and hooves will never rust. Rearing Horse #130

Call or email for a quote on a special horse just for you.We work from photographs, drawings or composite images of your ideal horse to create a personalized custom horse. We can even brand it.

Delivery and installation are included in the price if installed within the Helena, Montana area. We can arrange to personally deliver and install or crate and ship to most other places. Mare and Colt Horses #131

Donations Support Local Non-Profit Fundraisers

This silver mare and colt was donated to the Florence Crittendon for the annual Paint the Town Pink and auctioned off for $4,400 in 2012. The purchaser generously supported the great work being done there.Mare and Colt Horses #131

This was my 2014 donation to Florence Crittendon.

2014 was the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar system so I had to make a mare and colt for the auction which supports young mothers and their babies.

2014 Spring Art Gala donation to Jefferson Elementary School here in Helena Montana. The Gala features performance art, kid's creations and local artists to raise funds for art and music supplies and programs. Gala Horse #133

Kids Create Metal Horses A True Story About Kids, Horses and Art

Kids at Jim Darcy Elementary School SACC were totally engaged in creating a Steampunk Metal Horse.

Everyone gave a thumbs up rating for their horse. The kids practiced by bending aluminum wire into snakes, hearts, abstract art and imaginative pieces.

In the classic story the horse carried the boy away to his next adventure. In our true story the boy carried the horse to the welding shop.

They removed all the duct tape, and then welded the face, inset the selected marbles, joined the forks, fencing wire, bicycle chain, tools, engine parts and other metal treasures to a frame.

The Steampunk Horse along with the Fourth Grade Coffee Horse was auctioned at the Jim Darcy Holiday Bazaar. The Bazaar is an annual event to raise money for technology access in grade school.

In 2015 the SACC kids at Jim Darcy Elementary created a larger and far more complex horse that was auctioned off at their Bazaar. ​

Paint Horse

"I have been working with metal most of my life. The last fourteen years I have been exploring the energy of representing the Spirit of the Horse in metal. Julie and I seek out rusty farm metal or use new metal. With our torch and welderswe create art that comes to life," Bill RyderPaint Horse #138

Polished Metal

The mare is about nine feet tall. These were an extra special birthday present. Notice the ribbon around their necks. She thought she was getting only flowers! Mare and Colt #131

Rodeo Bull

Rodeo Bull is strong enough to ride and many a cowboy has tried his luck. He is eight feet from nose to rump.

You can find is the bull at the Connoco station on Highway 12 East in Helena, Montana.The eyes light up golden red after dark.Rodeo Bull #142

Simply Expressed

Simple curved lines express the powerful nature of a horse. Bill uses various metal material to make horses such as found objects, new metal, wire made from a variety of metals and 1/4 inch rod. Sizes range from less than a foot tall to bigger than life size.Outline Horse #143